Maryland midfielder Bryce Ford (24) flexes to the crowd after scoring, with Maryland attack Matthew Keegan (36), against Syracuse during the NCAA Division I mens lacrosse final four at Gillette Stadium Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Foxborough, MA. Scott Schild | [email protected] Scott Schild | [email protected]

The two teams met twice during the regular season, with Carolina emerging victorious by the slimmest of margins, 12-11 and 14-12. The Tar Heels did their part, pounding the Florida Gators 20-4 to reach the title game. Boston College would have to defeat Northwestern to set up a third game against Carolina.

Former Delbarton star C.J. Kirst added another riveting chapter to his personal lacrosse story Monday by erupting for six goals to lead top-ranked Cornell to a 13-10 victory over No. 2 Maryland in the NCAA Division 1 men’s lacrosse final at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA.

Connor Buczek, a 2011 St. Xavier graduate, coached the top-ranked Cornell Big Red to the 2025 NCAA men's lacrosse national championship.

Kate Levy (McDonogh) and her mother, coach Jenny Levy (Roland Park), made history in North Carolina’s 12-8 NCAA title win over Northwestern.

Madison Taylor, who set the NCAA record with 109 goals for Northwestern this season, was limited to four assists in the 12-8 loss.

UVA won hosting duties after the NCAA announced a venue change in the fall of 2023, following a scheduling conflict with Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots of the NFL and the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer. The Massachusetts venue was selected as one of the host sites for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup.

University at Albany Great Danes women’s lacrosse attack Mikaela Mooney has transferred to Clemson for her junior season. In two seasons with the Great Danes, Mooney posted 49